Pickerington Ponds
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Pickerington Ponds is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Wood Duck among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Green-winged Teal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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